Social Work and Family Institution in Post- Soviet Armenia

The problems of functioning of the Family Institution in Post-Soviet Armenia are being discussed in this article. Factors decreasing, the functional capacities of the Family are being distinguished by many social problems: the neglect of children and their appearance in institutions; conflicts and violence in the Family, violation of the rights of socially vulnerable members of the Family. With implementation of the Social Work profession, the Family is becoming the main target of its intervention. As a result of interventions of social workers, the Family Institution in Armenia undergoes many changes. It is becoming more democratic and open before the intervention of professionals. Family Environment is becoming safer and more favourable for the life of family members.

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